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Proverbs
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He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
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Proverbs
29
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2
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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Proverbs
29
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3
He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
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Proverbs
29
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4
By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
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Proverbs
29
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5
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
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Proverbs
29
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6
An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
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Proverbs
29
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A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
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Proverbs
29
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8
Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.
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Proverbs
29
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9
If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
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Proverbs
29
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10
Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.
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Proverbs
29
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11
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
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Proverbs
29
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12
If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.
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Proverbs
29
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13
The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
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Proverbs
29
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14
If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
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Proverbs
29
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15
The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
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Proverbs
29
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16
When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
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Proverbs
29
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17
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
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Proverbs
29
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18
Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.
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Proverbs
29
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19
By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.
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Proverbs
29
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20
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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Proverbs
29
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21
Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir.
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Proverbs
29
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22
A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.
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Proverbs
29
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23
One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
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Proverbs
29
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24
The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
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Proverbs
29
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25
The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.
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Proverbs
29
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26
Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice.
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Proverbs
29
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27
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.